‘Keeper Watch’ will come out every Wednesday, noting the changes in value for top prospects who are most likely available in your league. We will also focus on young players once considered top prospects. Similarly to our ‘Endorsed Pickups’ I will try not to focus too much on one position, which will leave some noteworthy players off the list.

Not many rookies on this list, as the rookie boom seems to have slowed in recent weeks. Still there are some young guys worth looking at in your keeper.

LW: Andrei Kostitsyn, Montreal Canadiens – The controversial winger, usually referred to as AK 46, returned to form in the last couple weeks. A former 10th overall pick, the older Kostitsyn now has 14 points over his last 12 games for a team that desperately needs scoring. One can only expect this scoring to continue as this player has the polish and the pedigree not to mention will receive large minutes in lieu of the injury to Brian Gionta.

At this point the Flyers are one of the hottest topics in the league. The team constructed to be a cup contender currently sits tenth in the Eastern Conference with 31 points in 31 games and two points back of a playoff berth.

TSN reported earlier today that the Flyers are working on a deal that for Montreal backup Jaroslav Halak. With Cedrik Desjardins performing at an elite level in the AHL with four shutouts in 14 games the loss of Halak may not hurt as bad. Still GM Bob Gainey has his back against the wall as it was confirmed the 24-year-old requested a trade. Combine that with a crowded goalie market and we are left with what? That’s right a second round pick.

The Flyers are certainly not going to move a top prospect, so rest easy Flyers fans there will be no moving Claude Giroux or James van Riemsdyk. Perhaps the Habs can fetch a player like Mika Pyorala or David Laliberte plus a pick but the longer they wait the more attractive other goalies look. Combine that with the Flyers claiming Michael Leighton and you have a team that actually may stand pat.